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Messier 12 :
globular star cluster

Messier 12 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Ophiuchus . Messier 12 is magnitude 6.70*, and is 15' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 12
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 6.70
      1. Size:
      2. 15'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 16h 47m 14.18s
      1. Declination:
      2. -01° 56' 54.7"
      1. Messier #:
      2. M12

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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